Repeat Prescriptions

What is a Repeat Prescription?

A repeat prescription is a continuous supply of certain medication that you can routinely order for a set period of time without having to see a doctor.

The doctor will arrange for this medication to be available for you to order for a clinically appropriate length of time and you will then require a review.

We review any regular medication on a repeat prescription annually and wherever possible the doctor will do this without you having to attend the surgery.

If you have been advised by the surgery that your medication review is due, please complete our medication review form.

How do I order my Repeat Prescription?

Patients on long-term medication can order repeat prescriptions in a number of ways:

Please let us know the chemist of your choice for sending your request to.

Please be aware we do not accept prescription requests by telephone. 

Please allow 3 working days (excluding weekends and bank holidays) for your prescription request to be processed. All prescriptions are now sent electronically to your nominated pharmacy.

Any problems please contact the surgery.

Sending Prescriptions By Post

If you would like your prescription sent in the post, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope and allow time for postage. Please clearly mark where you would like your prescription sent.

Prescription Supply

In line with the Department of Health recommendations, you will only receive one or two months supply of any medication with each prescription. All prescriptions are issued generically and not by the pharmaceutical trade name.

Prescription Queries

Pharmacists are trained experts in the use of medicines. For many questions regarding your medication you’ll find your pharmacy a valuable source of information.

You can complete an online admin request to ask the practice a question regarding your medication, such as:

  • When you should take it and what to do if you miss a dose.
  • What the possible side effects are, and what to do if they occur.

To find your nearest pharmacy please click here.

Medication Review

It will be necessary to see your doctor from time to time to review your medication. This will be decided by the doctor and will show on your repeat slip. Please make an appointment for review of your medication with your own doctor, wherever possible.

Repeat prescription requests are not taken during consultations.

Prescription Fees

View the cost of prescriptions on the NHS website: How much is the NHS prescription charge?

You can also find out if you are entitled to free prescriptions on the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/get-help-with-prescription-costs.